ECD Full Authority Lateral Officer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
About The Position
The ECD Full Authority Lateral Officer works under the general supervision of a Sergeant and focuses on public safety by protecting life, property, and Arizona's transportation infrastructure. The Officer supports safe and efficient movement of commercial traffic through the state and enforces state and federal laws and regulations concerning commercial vehicle enforcement and regulatory compliance. The role requires timely completion of assignments and training, sound judgment, professionalism, arrests when necessary, court testimony when required, clear written reports, and appropriate use-of-force decisions. Background checks and in- and out-of-state travel are required. The position is based at Yuma POE, I-8 MP 1, Yuma, Arizona. The Officer screens commercial driver and vehicle credentials; weighs commercial vehicles; conducts vehicle identity, registration, and safety inspections; makes traffic stops; and takes authorized enforcement action. The role also includes issuing permits, routing over-dimensional loads, collecting applicable fees and taxes, inspecting vehicles and dealer and salvage-yard operations for title and registration compliance, and maintaining and answering an agency-provided cell phone. A $4,000 hiring incentive is offered.
Requirements
- Have previously served as a certified peace officer in Arizona, another state, or a federal agency, and meet the minimum qualifications for Arizona Peace Officer certification.
- AZPOST Full Authority certification; eligible out-of-state or lapsed Arizona officers may be eligible for Arizona POST certification through Waiver Testing.
- At least 1 year of law enforcement experience.
- Weapons certification in accordance with AZPOST standards and ability to obtain and maintain required firearms certification.
- Obtain Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) certification within 6 months of hire.
- Complete the basic and advanced training demonstrating substantial comparability to the Arizona basic course.
- Obtain an appointment from an Arizona law enforcement agency.
- Pass the physical agility test (PAT) required for Waiver Testing, if applicable.
- Current, valid, class-appropriate driver's license; acceptable driving record; and completion of required driver training and record checks.
- Ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations, make effective decisions under pressure, communicate effectively, collaborate, maintain integrity, and prepare clear and concise reports.
- Knowledge of motor vehicle laws and regulations, law enforcement methods and procedures, search and seizure, evidence and prisoner custody, defensive tactics, first aid and CPR, court procedures, activity reporting, accounting procedures, and report writing.
- Skills in interpreting laws and regulations, eliciting factual information, maintaining effective relationships, using and caring for firearms, operating police equipment in emergencies, exercising discretion in use of force, problem-solving, and using good judgment.
- Computer skills, report writing, basic money-handling experience, and ability to operate law enforcement computers, software, and databases.
- Google Workspace skills.
- Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
- Background check and in- and out-of-state travel are required.
Responsibilities
- Protect life, property, and state transportation infrastructure while promoting safe and efficient commercial traffic movement.
- Enforce applicable state and federal laws and regulations relating to commercial vehicle enforcement and regulatory compliance.
- Screen commercial driver and vehicle credentials, weigh commercial vehicles, and conduct enhanced vehicle identity, registration compliance, and commercial vehicle safety inspections.
- Conduct traffic stops on commercial vehicles and take authorized enforcement action.
- Issue applicable permits, route over-dimensional loads, and collect appropriate fees and taxes.
- Inspect vehicles, dealer operations, and salvage-yard operations for compliance with state title and registration requirements.
- Complete work assignments and training in a timely manner; make arrests when necessary, testify in court when required, prepare clear and concise reports, and exercise judgment in use of force.
- Maintain and answer an agency-provided cell phone.
Benefits
- Sick leave
- Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Optional short-term disability insurance
- Optional deferred compensation plans
- Optional supplemental life insurance
- $4,000 hiring incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
